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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

The undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is a foundation for careers in laboratories either in industry such as biotechnology or in the academic world. The major prepares the student for graduate study directed toward biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological, or other biomedical areas of specialization. Premedical, pre-dental and pre-pharmacy students will also find that the Biochemistry major provides a good preparation for those professional schools.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, a graduate will have:

Developed the ability to communicate effectively through oral and written formats

Acquired an appreciation of the impact of science on society

Identified, explored, and developed a career and continuing education plan

Developed critical thinking skills and laboratory techniques so as to be capable of designing, carrying out and interpreting scientific experiments

Developed a thorough understanding of the function of biological molecules through the study of their molecular structure

Developed a thorough understanding of the chemical and regulatory interrelationship between major cellular synthetic and catabolic pathways

Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, students must meet General Education requirements and General Degree requirements.

Prerequisites

Units

BIO1101/1101L

General Biology I with Lab (3/1)

4

BIO1103/1103L

General Biology II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE1202/1202L

General Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE1204/1204L

General Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

MTH1320

Calculus I

4

MTH1321

Calculus II (recommended)

(4)

MTH2502

Statistics

3

PHY1304/1304L

Physics for Scientists I with Lab (3/1)

4

PHY1306/1306L

Physics for Scientists II with Lab (3/1)

4

Total Prerequisites

31

Major Requirements

Units

BIO2252/2252L

Cellular and Molecular Biology with Lab (3/1)

4

BIO2275/2275L

General Microbiology with Lab (3/2)

5

CHE2203/2203L

Organic Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2205/2205L

Organic Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2210/2210L

Chemical Analysis and Instrumental Methods with Lab (3/2)

5

CHE2370/2370L

Biochemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2375/2375L

Biochemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2884

Research**

3

Upper-division elective in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics approved by the advisor

4

Total Major Requirements

37

Additional course work strongly recommended for students planning graduate study:

MTH1321

Calculus II (4)

MTH1330

Calculus III (4)

CHE2312/2312L

Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences with Lab (3/1)

Courses in Computer Science

Other Degree Requirements* and General Electives

56

*Other degree requirements include General Education Requirements and General Degree Requirements (e.g., U.S. History).

Total Unit Requirement

124

Students anticipating graduate study or pharmacy school should consult the individual schools to which they intend to apply for specific undergraduate course requirements.

Minor in Biochemistry

Required Courses

Units

BIO1101/1101L

General Biology I with Lab (3/1)

4

BIO1103/1103L

General Biology II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE1202/1202L

General Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE1204/1204L

General Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2203/2203L

Organic Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2205/2205L

Organic Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2370/2370L

Biochemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2375/2375L

Biochemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

Total Unit Requirement

32

Minor in Chemistry

Required Courses

Units

CHE1202/1202L

General Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE1204/1204L

General Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2203/2203L

Organic Chemistry I with Lab (3/1)

4

CHE2205/2205L

Organic Chemistry II with Lab (3/1)

4

Four to five upper-division units in Chemistry from the following with the approval of the Program Advisor: